What would we need to do in terms of ventilation and preparing the area that the fireplace will go in? We need to have gas installed in order to do this, so I'd like to make sure that it's feasible before we go to the trouble.
2007-12-21 15:50:27 · 7 answers · asked by just me 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Gas is available...just needs to be brought into the court.
2007-12-21 15:59:23 · update #1
With a ventless gas fireplace, well, of course, you don't need a vent. And if it is just for appearance, no blower to heat, you don't even need electricity run to the fireplace. Assuming you have a gas service for furnace and/or water heater, the plumber can just tap in. That should be simple if you have a crawlspace or basement. If on a slab it is going to be difficult.
You say you need to have it installed, so if you mean your house is all electric, water heater and furnace, then your plumber needs to pull permits probably. In order to get a meter installed, you will need an inspection. Your plumber should know all the details.
If you do need to change electrical, either moving a receptacle or adding for a blower, you can do it yourself. But if you have any doubt at all, how to do it, I suggest you hire a professional licensed electrician. Better safe than sorry, so don't play with fire.
Other than that, the rest is straight forward. You will need to do some framing, some drywall, some trim carpentry and painting or staining. The only other thing, most fireplaces need a noncombustible surface, even the ventless fireplaces, at the hearth, and surrounding the fireplace. It can be brick, stone, tile. Usually, I have seen people use tile. But I have seen brick or granite a few times.
2007-12-21 16:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need either a propane tank(country) or get the gas company to hook you up a meter (city). Then you must run some gas pipe to the location. A ventless set of gas logs can be bought, or a regular fireplace flue will work. They are relatively easy to install by following the instruction manual.
I am a HVAC technician, who on my first time to install a set of gas logs did it by reading the instructions.
For a shortcut on the gas pipe you can run some soft copper.
2007-12-21 16:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by eglin_fl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the UK you will require the services of a CORGI registered installer who will instruct the gas company where to install their box.
The regulations are very strict, ventilation to the proposed room, limited use of copper piping ( copper can corrode inside because of minute sulphur in the natural gas supply, not so with butane/propane )
SUMMING UP Get an installer to view the proposed site and give advice.
2007-12-21 19:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it but you will need a professional to install it. Also, not all areas have gas available, and if not, you will pay a high price to have it installed.
2007-12-21 15:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by Boomer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gas and a fireplace
2007-12-21 15:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Bird 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gas if u want it to get hot
2007-12-21 15:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
call a contractor
2007-12-21 15:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋